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The Bible Reader's Map.Author: Rawson, A.L. - Publisher: H.H. Lloyd & Co. - Date: 1873 · 1873

Beon

/BEE-on/

Summary

A city east of the Jordan requested by the tribes of Reuben and Gad, probably the same as Baal-Meon.

☩Transjordan Settlement

Beon is listed among the cities in the territory requested by Reuben and Gad because it was suitable for their livestock. It is likely a shortened form of Baal-Meon.

Key verses:Numbers 32:3

Related Verses1 mention

Numbers· 1 verse

32:3

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Beon," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).